How does Tom Cruise stay fit at 61? Inside Mission Impossible star's high-octane lifestyle like scaling Dubai's Burj Khalifa

Dubai: This summer belongs to the silver foxes of Hollywood. Action movies — once dominated by 20-something muscle machines — have evolved, and the genre’s new (and old) kings are just as likely to be worried about their knees as they are about nailing a fight sequence.

With Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and Denzel Washington all fronting new releases, the return of action legends is in full swing. But leading the charge is none other than Tom Cruise.

At 61, Cruise continues to outpace actors half his age, both physically and professionally. From sprinting across rooftops to leaping off motorcycles mid-air, he’s still doing his own stunts — and doing them better than ever. With seven Mission: Impossible films (an eighth on the way), two Top Guns, and War of the Worlds under his belt, Cruise isn’t just surviving in the genre — he’s redefining it.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cruise offered a glimpse into his no-excuses approach to fitness. “You know, I look at a body kind of like a car,” he said. “I work seven days a week — on movie sets, in editing rooms. I just finished one movie, and I’ve got four others lining up. That’s what we do — while we’re editing one, we’re already prepping the next.”

Cruise treats movement and training like hygiene: non-negotiable and routine. “It’s like brushing my teeth — it just takes a minute, but you have to do it. That’s how I train my body,” he explained.

“Whether it’s for dancing, stunts, or just keeping in shape, I’ve got to stay on top of it.”

But his fitness regimen isn’t confined to the gym or set. Offscreen, Cruise is an adrenaline junkie who thrives on motion.

“Flying aerobatic planes, paragliding, speed flying, jumping off mountains — all of that,” he said. “It’s not just for the movies. I genuinely love it. Gotta do it.”

He's truly the action hero's action hero. And while the results speak for themselves — lean muscle, rapid reflexes, and high-intensity endurance — it’s Cruise’s consistency and drive that truly set him apart.

He even teases a bit of fan service in his latest film: “Yeah, we gave a little bit of eye candy in this one too,” he said with a grin.

For Tom Cruise, fitness isn’t just about staying in shape — it’s about staying sharp, ready, and fearless. And clearly, whatever he’s doing, it’s working.